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As we come to the final verse of the twenty-third Psalm, we find a beautiful conclusion. The psalmist declares the continuing goodness and mercy of God toward His people. However, we may wonder what brings about these blessings. What are the purposes and benefits? “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for … Continue reading The Lord is my Shepherd – Psalm 23:6

In the middle of our chaos, God can provide a space to receive His grace. The shepherd knows his sheep are weary and hungry in the dark areas of life. He also knows that in the treacherous terrain that there are dangerous enemies waiting to attack. Still, in the midst of an uncertain place, the shepherd of our soul delivers what feels like a banquet … Continue reading The Lord is my Shepherd – Psalm 23:5

The fourth verse of Psalm 23 is very popular and has been quoted by people from different walks of life. Not just by Christians either. It is a very relatable verse. However, this flippant usage of this verse underlies a more damaging notion. It is an approach called moral therapeutic deism. What does that mean? Let’s break it down: Moral – This is not Biblically founded morality … Continue reading The Lord is my Shepherd – Psalm 23:4

So far, we have seen that in the Lord, we do not lack in the first verse. In the second verse, we find provision and rest. As we continue, we see restoration for our souls. “He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” – Psalm 23:3 This verse is about restoration and not just a refreshing as … Continue reading The Lord is my Shepherd – Psalm 23:3

My wife and I like to tease each other about our different perspectives on a restful vacation. I think her motto is rush instead rest. Abbie loves holidays involving Disney and Pigeon Forge. Lot’s of going and doing. For myself, look more towards camping and fishing. I guess we each have a different perspective of rest and that’s okay. As long as we sincerely get … Continue reading The Lord is my Shepherd – Psalm 23:2

The following series of blog post will explore each verse of the beloved twenty-third Psalm. These posts are based on a set of sermons I preached through in the summer of 2017. I pray for your soul to find encouragement, comfort, and challenge through this psalm. Why Psalm 23? Out of the 150 Psalms, which are short lyrical pieces for singing, Psalm 23 is well-beloved Psalm … Continue reading The Lord is my shepherd – Psalm 23:1

We recently had the opportunity to co-host a course on the Old Testament Tabernacle in Ashland, Kentucky. A long-time family friend facilitated the sessions and shared many fantastic points about the Old Testament Tabernacle. After I few days of reflection, I want to offer three observations from this course. The Old Testament and all that it contains is necessary for a full understanding of … Continue reading Three Reflections on the Old Testament Tabernacle